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CIEE Business and Culture in Barcelona, Spain

by: CIEE College Study Abroad

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Barcelona is one of Europe's crown jewels, known for its stunning architecture, world-class cuisine, and vibrant cultural heritage. The city is also considered one of the region's most dynamic startup ecosystems and leaders in innovation and entrepreneurship. For these reasons, Barcelona has become an ideal destination for international students interested in studying business and culture. Desi...

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Program Highlights

Explore Barcelona’s “District 22@”, a hub for innovative companies.

Visit Montserrat, a Benedictine monastery retreat high atop one of the most spectacular mountain ranges in Catalunya.

Eat like a local and try popular traditional dishes like churros, patatas bravas, tortilla de patata, tapas, and pinchos.

Hike the Carretera de les Aigües for amazing views over the city.

Complement your studies with an internship in English or Spanish.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Barcelona, Spain
Availability
Year(s) Offered2024, 2025Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Accounting
  • Anthropology
  • Art History
  • Communications
  • Economics
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.12

Total Reviews

17

The most fun I've ever had

September 27, 2022by: Julian Macalister - United StatesProgram: CIEE Business and Culture in Barcelona, Spain
9

This past summer I traveled to Barcelona with CIEE to study business and culture. I was nervous at first, but the other students in the program quickly became my best friends and we spent the next month exploring Barcelona's vibrant culture and geography. I had so many fun and important life experiences, that I decided to go back for a whole semester of my Junior year of college. I highly recommend studying abroad with CIEE to expand your understanding of different cultures, and discover new people and places. I couldn't have asked for a better abroad experience.

CIEE Barcelona business & culture

September 18, 2022by: Savannah Stewart - United StatesProgram: CIEE Business and Culture in Barcelona, Spain
8

My experience with CIEE in Barcelona was unforgettable and invaluable! I lived in an apartment just a 15-minute walk away from the class building and a metro stop away from La Sagrada Familia. I had 4 other roommates, and even though the living spaces are generally smaller in Europe than in the U.S., we had plenty of space and loved our apartment. We attended classes four days a week. The classes were so interesting, and it was great to be able to take so many that counted towards my major. In this specific program, all of the teachers, although native Spanish-speakers, taught the classes in English. The classes were challenging but not so difficult that I had to spend all of my time on work. All of my professors were really knowledgeable and passionate about the topics they taught, and they were so supportive and welcoming. CIEE also has other support staff available for questions and help unrelated to classes, and they are all so helpful and kind as well. They are always willing to help students, whether it’s an issue with their apartment, or health-related, or even just wanting something as simple as restaurant recommendations. They also put together so many events that allowed students to meet each other, to meet locals, and to get to see parts of the city that they hadn’t before. Having a three-day weekend was so exciting. Every weekend, I took advantage of the time that I had and explored Barcelona, other cities in Spain, and even made a few trips out of the country. I loved getting to explore the places that I had never been before and getting to learn about the different parts of Barcelona, some of which I did on my own and some of which I actually did through class field trips. Overall, I absolutely loved my study abroad experience with CIEE! I had such a blast getting to practice my Spanish, live on my own in another country for a few months, learn from my professors and the locals, meet so many people, and get to experience so many incredible places.

La Sagrada Familia FC Barcelona stadiumGirona

An incredible experience

August 01, 2020by: Keya S.Program: CIEE Business and Culture in Barcelona, Spain
10

This was an incredible experience, I felt like I learned a lot and I really enjoyed how everything was organized with CIEE as well as how there were an abundance of CIEE-sponsored trips and activities we could participate in.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Barcelona, Spain

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Accounting
  • Anthropology
  • Art History

Availability

Years Offered: 2024, 2025

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Travel Insurance
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Letters of Reference
  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Other
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Barcelona is one of Europe's crown jewels, known for its stunning architecture, world-class cuisine, and vibrant cultural heritage. The city is also considered one of the region's most dynamic startup ecosystems and leaders in innovation and entrepreneurship. For these reasons, Barcelona has become an ideal destination for international students interested in studying business and culture. Designed for students with a background in business, CIEE Barcelona's Business + Culture program offers students access to countless cultural wonders, all while earning college credit. From indulging in mouth-watering tapas to marveling at world-famous architect Antoni Gaudí's 20+ sites (like his masterpieces La Sagrada Família and Park Güell) to participating in traditional Catalan dances (like the n...

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